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# SFI

This year
2023
Prof Philip Nolan appointed as head of new research agency
The agency will amalgamate the activities and functions of the Irish Research Council (IRC) and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
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May 30th 2023, 10:00 AM
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Professor Philip Nolan appointed Director General of Government’s science funding agency
SFI is the major funder of science research in Ireland.
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Oct 19th 2021, 8:16 PM
Chief Scientific Adviser's dual role should be separated 'to protect independence'
A review of the role is underway, with concerns over a conflict of interest raised since the head of the Government’s science funding agency was appointed.
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Oct 1st 2021, 6:30 AM
Dry mouth, sweaty hands: Why do people hate public speaking?
It’s something a lot of us are afraid of.
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Nov 11th 2017, 9:30 PM
World-first trial shows single injection could help patients recover after heart attacks
The breakthrough could lead to improved quality of life and life expectancy for patients.
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Apr 29th 2017, 6:30 AM
Ireland's researchers are punching above their weight despite 'below-average investment'
Science Foundation Ireland is training people for industry – not to be “the next professors”.
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Aug 6th 2016, 11:30 AM
Women now have 1.7 million more reasons to get involved in science
Ten women have been awarded funding by Science Foundation Ireland.
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Nov 5th 2014, 6:30 AM
Want €175k? Good news if you're a woman scientist
Currently only 26 per cent of researchers in science, technology, engineering or maths subjects are women – and SFI is trying to change this.
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Feb 19th 2014, 10:36 AM
Scientists warn of potential conflict of interest at Government science body
The Government has announced plans for the head of Science Foundation Ireland to also become the Chief Scientific Adviser – but scientists say this will be a conflict of interest.
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Nov 1st 2012, 6:30 AM